Mingo County Board of Education Special Meeting September 28,2026 at 5 00 PM

The Mingo County Board of Education special meeting, identified in the title and opening remarks as September 28, 2026, focused on the district’s 2026 financial closeout. The board reviewed financial statements showing about $7.7 million in cash and investments, an $833,000 decrease in net position, and an approximately $1.2 million decline in total fund balance. Revenue fell by more than $7.7 million, including nearly $4.9 million related to final SR funding. The district reported maintaining required reserves of about 17.6% of operating costs. Officials cited enrollment losses, staffing reductions, and efforts to reduce expenses as major factors in the district’s financial outlook. The financial information was received for the record, and officials said no further action was required that evening.

Regarding procurement, officials said the district’s current audit contract is in its final year and that the auditor opportunity will be solicited again in the spring, when the board can select an auditor under the applicable requirements. No contract award, solicitation approval, or spending motion was recorded. The board also discussed facility condition and utilization, but no capital project or purchase was approved.